Connery
“descendant of Conaire, 'keeper of the hound'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Connery an Irish name?
Connery is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Conaire.
What does the surname Connery mean?
Connery (Irish: Ó Conaire) means “descendant of Conaire, 'keeper of the hound'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Connery from?
The historic homeland of the Connery name is Waterford, Wexford. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Connery?
Ó Conaire. Related spellings: Conery, O'Connery.
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